- Guided a team of six employees for setting up the Ejection Seats MRO facility and DGAQA approval in a JV with Martin-Baker Aircraft, UK.- Served as a Consultant and Advisor for 4 unique projects' requirements and collaborated with different stakeholders for fulfillment. - As part of the company's strategic expansion planning, increased client base and facilitated in onboarding.

- Led a team of 10 employees overseeing, spearheading and post-contract management for new aircraft acquisition programs worth US$ 500M from HAL build-up, outfitting, testing & trials till final delivery, including training pilots, maintenance staff. - Facilitated vetting of 14 by type technical specifications, undertook 5 critical design evaluations and production schedules optimization as a Key Technical representative of the Technical evaluation and Joint Project Coordination… Show more - Led a team of 10 employees overseeing, spearheading and post-contract management for new aircraft acquisition programs worth US$ 500M from HAL build-up, outfitting, testing & trials till final delivery, including training pilots, maintenance staff. - Facilitated vetting of 14 by type technical specifications, undertook 5 critical design evaluations and production schedules optimization as a Key Technical representative of the Technical evaluation and Joint Project Coordination committee.- Undertook 2 preliminary design reviews and formulated strategic technical inputs to meet Naval Staff Qualitative Requirements (NSQR) for new projects. - Stakeholder management with 17 agencies for the Program implementation and post-contract management, including monitoring of all aircraft-related developmental activities.- Influenced technical and commercial leadership of different critical activities, including 14 technical evaluations, 2 design reviews and end-to-end project coordination & management of 2 existing and 2 new helicopters.- I ably demonstrated excellence in driving end-to-end project management activities including testing, User Acceptance and effective issue resolution for successful & seamless delivery.- Overseeing & Spearheading entire project of new aircraft induction programs of helicopters from conception, build-up, equipping, testing & trials till final delivery of helicopter including training of ground crew.- Key Technical member of Technical evaluation committee for all helicopter systems as well as of Project Coordination committee including preparation and vetting of technical specifications, critical design evaluation, optimization of production schedules for successful and timely induction.- Dealt with various Govt/ private agencies for project implementation and post-contract management.- Engineering & operational analysis of various systems.- Identify & provide solutions to resolve problems to meet the desired and stipulated performance. Show less

-Chief Technical Head, Indian Naval Air Squadron 339, Goa (May 04 –Jan 07)-Training Officer/ Instructor, Naval Institute of Aeronautical Technology (NIAT), Kochi (Feb 02- Apr 04)-Head of Ship Aviation Technical Department, Indian Naval Ship RanVijay, Mumbai (Aug 99–Jun 00)-Air Engineer Officer, INAS 333, Goa(Jun 98-Jul 99) -Deputy Engineer Officer, Indian Naval Ship Amba, Mumbai (Aug 96-May 97)

- Instituted training for 150 mid-management level executives and 3000 plus recruits, as Head of L & D and Chief Trainer, the highest in the last ten years.- Implemented the ‘Train the Trainers’ program for 160 employees distributed over 3 consecutive years. - Coordinated implementation and formulated Annual training program for 100 courses & 900 employees conducted every year, which included early on and advancement-related courses in collaboration with stakeholders dispersed pan… Show more - Instituted training for 150 mid-management level executives and 3000 plus recruits, as Head of L & D and Chief Trainer, the highest in the last ten years.- Implemented the ‘Train the Trainers’ program for 160 employees distributed over 3 consecutive years. - Coordinated implementation and formulated Annual training program for 100 courses & 900 employees conducted every year, which included early on and advancement-related courses in collaboration with stakeholders dispersed pan India.- Commanded a Human resource talent pool of 160 plus qualified trainers and 50 plus technical support staff, including appraisals, promotions, welfare, and grievances and accomplished 10 % higher output YOY from all training faculties. - During my tenure, I worked closely with and reported to the CEO of the organization.- Responsible for Strategic and critical decision-making process pertaining to training, curriculum, design & development, review, and preparation of syllabus. - Initiated the preparation and implementation of the Annual training program for 100 courses.- Implemented training of 900+ employees at any given time including ab-initio and promotion-related courses.-Managed planning, execution, and monitoring of training curriculum of newly acquired Boeing P8i aircraft.- Oversaw review of all syllabus as a one-time exercise to upgrade as well as optimize.- Managed and lead the implementation of the ‘Train the Trainers’ program.- Managed optimum utilization of human resources effectively to achieve higher efficiency and growth. Show less

Here, I oversaw Asset management activities of entire Russian Anti Submarine Warfare and Airborne Early Warning helicopters and engines towards optimum uptime.- I acted as Advisor to Head of the Organization (CEO) on asset management, technical policies, HR management for a large fleet of Russian helicopters, 500 plus employees pan India, critical activities including manpower availability & optimization along with formulation of policies, in various operational fields of the Naval… Show more Here, I oversaw Asset management activities of entire Russian Anti Submarine Warfare and Airborne Early Warning helicopters and engines towards optimum uptime.- I acted as Advisor to Head of the Organization (CEO) on asset management, technical policies, HR management for a large fleet of Russian helicopters, 500 plus employees pan India, critical activities including manpower availability & optimization along with formulation of policies, in various operational fields of the Naval Aviation. - I gained hands-on expertise across asset management, operations, maintenance & repair, procurement, logistics & supply chain, formulation of technical and maintenance Policies, Planning, and budgeting. - Administered Logistics & Procurement to the tune of US$ 3M and attained ~85% serviceability of the fleet.- Additionally, I managed large & complex inventory including aviation stores and spares, while overseeing the entire Supply Chain encompassing Procurement & Logistics.- Accountable for asset management of Russian helicopters and spare engines towards optimum availability for Naval operations against the adversaries. Show less

Here, I worked closely and Advised the Leadership on matters of the ship-engineering department to design & drive strategies to achieve 100% operational objectives. - Ensured all systems remain operational to meet all operational commitments and deployments.- I led a large & diverse team of qualified professionals, handled the entire manpower deployment & performance management and directed cross-functional coordination to ensure the availability of the spares from store depots.-… Show more Here, I worked closely and Advised the Leadership on matters of the ship-engineering department to design & drive strategies to achieve 100% operational objectives. - Ensured all systems remain operational to meet all operational commitments and deployments.- I led a large & diverse team of qualified professionals, handled the entire manpower deployment & performance management and directed cross-functional coordination to ensure the availability of the spares from store depots.- Piloted a team of 150 specialist employees to achieve ~95% efficiency in meeting all operational challenges. Handled HR as Head of the Department. Show less

During these years, I managed the planning, review and production control of overhaul, avionics, electrical, general engineering, and other workshops. - Orchestrated a team of 8 employees in indigenizing 150 major and minor items/ spares by type to the tune of US$ 0.7 M through vendor management and in coordination with CEMILAC/RCMA.- Implemented and accountable for overall planning and production control of 20 workshops (Overhaul, Avionics, Electrical, General Engineering).- I also… Show more During these years, I managed the planning, review and production control of overhaul, avionics, electrical, general engineering, and other workshops. - Orchestrated a team of 8 employees in indigenizing 150 major and minor items/ spares by type to the tune of US$ 0.7 M through vendor management and in coordination with CEMILAC/RCMA.- Implemented and accountable for overall planning and production control of 20 workshops (Overhaul, Avionics, Electrical, General Engineering).- I also managed a gamut of areas including Resource Planning, Inventory Management, Production Review Meets, and Procurement Schedules. - Awarded by the Govt of India for dedication, devotion, top performance, and Indigenization activities (Make in India) for self-reliance in the year 2008. Show less